Field Service Tech

Southeast Pump Specialist, Inc. serves Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Florida. We specialize in industrial pump repair and are a distributor for pumps, mechanical seals, and mechanical packing. Our experienced team delivers dependable repair services and quality replacement solutions to keep your operations running.

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The Field Service Mechanic is responsible for inspecting, disassembling, measuring, repairing, rebuilding, assembling, testing, and maintaining industrial pumps and related rotating equipment. This position requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to troubleshoot equipment to determine the cause of failure and complete quality repairs.

The Field Service Mechanic will work with a variety of industrial pumps, motors, valves, gearboxes, and related equipment while following company safety procedures and quality standards.

• Inspect, disassemble, Measure, clean, repair, rebuild, and assemble industrial pumps and rotating equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine the cause of equipment failure.
• Perform repairs and replacements of bearings, seals, packing, bushings, shafts, wear rings, impellers, sleeves, and other pump components.
• Measure shafts, housings, bearings, impellers, and other components using precision measuring tools.
• Read and interpret pump drawings, assembly drawings, manuals, and specifications.
• Perform pump alignment using dial indicators, laser alignment equipment, or other precision tools.
• Inspect repaired equipment to ensure proper fit, clearances, tolerances, and operating condition.
• Assist with testing pumps and equipment after repairs.
• Operate shop equipment and tools, including overhead cranes, forklifts, presses, grinders, drills, hydraulic equipment, and other mechanical equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Complete work orders, inspection reports, repair documentation, and parts lists accurately.
• Identify additional repair requirements and communicate findings to supervisors or management.
• Follow established repair procedures, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Assist with field service or emergency repairs when needed.
• Properly handle, store, and dispose of oils, solvents, chemicals, and other shop materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Mechanical experience in an industrial, manufacturing, maintenance, pump, or rotating-equipment environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to read basic mechanical drawings and understand equipment specifications.
• Ability to safely operate or learn to operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other shop equipment.
• Ability to lift, move, and work around heavy industrial equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.

• Experience rebuilding centrifugal, split-case, vertical turbine, submersible, or positive-displacement pumps.
• Experience with mechanical seals and packing.
• Experience with pump alignment.
• Experience with bearings, shafts, couplings, impellers, and rotating equipment.
• Experience using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and other precision measuring tools.
• Welding or machining experience is a plus.
• Experience working with industrial motors, gearboxes, valves, or other rotating equipment is a plus.

• Ability to regularly lift and move heavy parts and equipment with appropriate assistance.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and work in various positions throughout the workday.
• Ability to work around industrial machinery, noise, dust, oils, grease, and other shop-related materials.
• Ability to safely use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work overtime or occasional weekends when business needs require.

Safety is a critical responsibility of this position. The Shop Mechanic is expected to:

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Properly use required PPE.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures when applicable.
• Safely operate shop equipment, cranes, forklifts, and tools.
• Report unsafe conditions, equipment issues, and workplace incidents immediately.
• Maintain a clean and organized work…